Vauxhall Adam MOT Results

Registered in 2016
79.6% pass rate
from 9,533 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Adam is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.9% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on View to rear
      • 0.073% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.010% fail on Window
  • 3.7% fail on Suspension (77% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut (20 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (26 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.084% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.084% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Axles
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 3.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.010% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.25% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (48% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (48% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.073% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.073% fail on Horn
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.010% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.010% fail on Lever
    • 0.57% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.094% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.031% fail on Rbt
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control (87% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Size/type
  • 0.97% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.95% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.92% fail on Spark ignition (96% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.073% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.031% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.49% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.042% fail on Seats
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Steering
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering component
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.010% fail on Steering play
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
  • 0.094% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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